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Willie & Lobo — Turkish Dessert
Album: Gypsy Boogaloo
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Released: 1993
Length: 4:20
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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EXCELLENT!!  Like candy!   ...Turkish Taffy!   
Posted 6 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Always wanted to see their Christmas restaurant show in Mexico...........left it too long.
Posted 7 months ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Gypsy - musicality moving,  full of spice and life. There is a special knowledge of music this genre had that cannot be learned. . One os born with it.  They and West African guitarists are leagues ahead. 
Posted 9 months ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
Seeing this duo live was something else.  Truly sublime.

RIP Willie.
Posted 11 months ago by Beaker    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:

Hahahaha....!  That picture of Turkish Delight looks a lot like the Aplets & Cotlets I rec'd for Christmas....which I do not like, but somehow keep receiving (because my mom lives near the factory where they make them...).

aplets and cotlets





Lucky you, imagine your mother living near a junkyard

Posted 11 months ago by rickuhn    [ Reply ]
 rklein wrote:

I'm mesmerized by the variety in this tune. 9!




I Agree completely!  EXCELLENT TUNE!!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
That clapping part evokes images of the ballroom dance scene in the movie "Top Secret".
 
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!   ...I don't care what genre this is, I really like it!  
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Very nice for this time of the morning,thanks Bill and Rebecca❤️
Posted 2 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Great!! I never heard of them before. That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I'm mesmerized by the variety in this tune. 9!
Posted 4 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:

Hahahaha....!  That picture of Turkish Delight looks a lot like the Aplets & Cotlets I rec'd for Christmas....which I do not like, but somehow keep receiving (because my mom lives near the factory where they make them...).

aplets and cotlets
 
Doesn't look like lokum to me

https://www.196flavors.com/tur...    

Does your mum work in Istanbul?
Posted 4 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Turkey has many musical styles

Fortunately this is not one of them!
Posted 4 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Sort of Gypsy Kings meets Aaron Copeland Americana.
Posted 4 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
9/10 just cause boogaloo
Posted 4 years ago by richgoose    [ Reply ]
 123heyaho! wrote:


Right!
The variety here is one of the reasons why I love RP. Let's hope Bill lives forever!
 
I still can't understand why people feel the need to complain about the "eclectic" mix, which bit did they not understand?
Posted 5 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
 Canadese wrote:

Why tell everyone, as you won't be missed at all.
 

Right!
The variety here is one of the reasons why I love RP. Let's hope Bill lives forever!
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Here's where I change channels as I know I'm in for this genre for the next half hour.
 
Why tell everyone, as you won't be missed at all.
Posted 5 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
 And for me it's why I am staying and enjoying every second..

dragon1952 wrote:
Here's where I change channels as I know I'm in for this genre for the next half hour.

 


Posted 6 years ago by yeshetarchin    [ Reply ]
Bahri began his day by herding the camels to the oasis wherein they drank their fill. He was joined later by his friend, Zehra, who's father, Abdulla, had allowed her to visit Bahri, as long as she returned with a loaf of Lavash bread before the washing of linens...
Posted 6 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 
dragon1952 wrote:
Here's where I change channels as I know I'm in for this genre for the next half hour.

 

I just thought the same thing ;-)
Posted 7 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Here's where I change channels as I know I'm in for this genre for the next half hour.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:
The way they play the alto violin always makes my neck hair stand endwise, wonderful stuff. Reminds me of the Polish Prog Klezmer band Kroke, they have a simply outstanding violinist/singer.
Maybe I should try uploading a few tracks from them.
 
Kroke — Ten Pieces to Save the World. Resident on my iPod. Incredible stuff. "Unusual Happiness" has been played here.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Euskadita wrote:

Unsurpassed taste!

 
This post apparently contained an image that was dragged into the post editor. Sorry, but any text contained in the post after this point has been lost.
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
I love Turkish Coffee...

 
Unsurpassed taste!
Posted 10 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
 milipili wrote:

I have to share this: in Romanian, the word for this Turkish delight also means crap. I like it anyway :)

The song gets a 6, maybe a 7... a bit too jumbled for me.

 
Hahahaha....!  That picture of Turkish Delight looks a lot like the Aplets & Cotlets I rec'd for Christmas....which I do not like, but somehow keep receiving (because my mom lives near the factory where they make them...).

aplets and cotlets
Posted 10 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I love Turkish Coffee...
Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
 Roverfish wrote:

Isn't that Copland's "Hoe-Down"? You're right...strange!  

 

Actually Copland lifted it pretty much note for note from a old fiddle tune "Bonaparte's Retreat:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yeQucos9-M
Posted 11 years ago by Jeffrey    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
tasty


 
I have to share this: in Romanian, the word for this Turkish delight also means crap. I like it anyway :)

The song gets a 6, maybe a 7... a bit too jumbled for me.
Posted 12 years ago by milipili    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:
Bean curd—it's what's for dinner.
 
                    That's funny.
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Bean curd—it's what's for dinner.
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
clap-clap (OLE!)
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
Great set this last 45 min or so! Even my girlfriend is diggin' it!
Posted 13 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
hmmm, delicious!
Posted 13 years ago by mdnzs    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
tasty


 
I was just thinking of this. Wish I had a box of Loukoumi.

 loukoumi.

Posted 13 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
these guys are really fantastic and fun live... they'retired' a few years ago and are doing a 'reunion' this year... playing dates in Colorado and socal (i think)... worth seeing.

****BREAKING NEWS***** - they're playing all over the place... i'll be seeing them in Seattle.

https://www.willieandlobo.com/tour.html

Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
tasty


Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Again this Bill??

 


Posted 14 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
 peyotecoyote wrote:

 

Damn!  Stepped in the dog doo again.
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This is cool...
 
As are W & L themselves.

{#Music}  {#Cool}



Lobo in yellow shirt, third from right; Willie at right in white shirt.

              Puerto Vallarta, MX, New Year's Eve 2004


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Way to go RP!
Posted 15 years ago by John_    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
And other than the Thanksgiving variety, the closest I ever got to anything Turkish came in briefcase-size sheets we'd then cut up and...

 
LOL! You can't get stuff like that these days, though - it's all bastard strong skunk. I'm sure RP would sound even better with a bit of Red Leb or similar, but it looks like hash has gone the way of the dinosaurs :(

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
One of the worst, artificial, "world-music" I've come across in a long time. No sense of style or understanding of culture, just a complete mix-up of styles that has as much to do with turkey as my grandmother..
 
Well, I'd say since Willie spent a portion of his youth living in Turkey, he can interpret whatever he wants however he wants.

And other than the Thanksgiving variety, the closest I ever got to anything Turkish came in briefcase-size sheets we'd then cut up and...


Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
TheKing2 wrote:
One of the worst, artificial, "world-music" I've come across in a long time. No sense of style or understanding of culture, just a complete mix-up of styles that has as much to do with turkey as my grandmother..
Would it matter so much if they didn't use the word "Turkish" in the title? Cuz this really isn't bad. They're certainly both capable musicians. it's just not faithful to any particular culture, and I don't think that's a bad thing. It's just misleading if they're claiming some Turkish influence I guess.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
kickstartmyheart wrote:
this song reminds me of those "Beef -- it's what's for diner" commercials. strange the connections our minds make.
Sounds correct to me.
Posted 17 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
One of the worst, artificial, "world-music" I've come across in a long time. No sense of style or understanding of culture, just a complete mix-up of styles that has as much to do with turkey as my grandmother..
Posted 17 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
When this began, I could almost hear Leonard Cohen intoning deeply, "And who by fire?..."
Posted 17 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote wrote:
Neat!
Posted 17 years ago by jexxica    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
kickstartmyheart wrote:
this song reminds me of those "Beef -- it's what's for diner" commercials. strange the connections our minds make.
Isn't that Copland's "Hoe-Down"? You're right...strange! Cool tune, though I thought for sure it was a typo to be "dessert"...now I understand why. Quite likeable and lively tune.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
this song reminds me of those \"Beef -- it\'s what\'s for diner\" commercials. strange the connections our minds make.
Posted 17 years ago by kickstartmyheart    [ Reply ]
Turkey for dessert? GROSS!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
masterhead wrote:
The Dessert has so many treasures and delights to offer..at least you can get dates and wonderful music
Yes, desserts made with dates are yummy! ;
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
PaleOne wrote:
For those of you who enjoyed this selection, I recommend the "Rite of Strings" CD, by Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Jean-Luc Ponty.
I concur. Add to that just about anything by Darol Anger.
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
My buddies! First saw them at the Palms Playhouse in Winters, CA, then took the family down to Puerto Vallarta to catch them perform al fresco at a New Years Eve dinner/concert/fireworks celebration (tip: they do this most every year). Great shows! Check out their website for bios and tour dates. And yes, Willie did spend time in Turkey as an Air Force brat. And Lobo did study the guitar with gypsies.
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
This tune has no Turkish influences whatsoever. However, who cares if it sells good in USA.
Posted 17 years ago by jablan    [ Reply ]
Could play some Django in this set Willie and Lobo- Turkish Dessert Van Morrison - Gypsy Moody Blues - Gypsy Or maybe as suggested earlier- Cher. yeah.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
The way they play the alto violin always makes my neck hair stand endwise, wonderful stuff. Reminds me of the Polish Prog Klezmer band Kroke, they have a simply outstanding violinist/singer. Maybe I should try uploading a few tracks from them.
Posted 18 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
I love the "themed" sets. More Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
teo wrote:
Baklava is a Turkish word (I don't know its Greek form), and it is a Syrian dessert. Believe me, I am Turkish. On the other hand, Gyros (Greek) is actually Doner (Turkish), Alexander Kabop is Iskender, Shish is Sis and so on. I'm suffering a deep homesick here, missing all the foods of my country and Mediterrenan area. Sick of hamburgers pizzas. Gosh, I am hungry.
You shouldn't have a problem finding ethnic food in California... even here in ol' Oklahoma we have many of these foods available. (Mmmmmmm.... gyros meat.....)
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
Oh God, please follow this up with Istanbul Not Constantinople :D But I like this gypsy influenced stuff too. I like to listen to the fiddle played in styles besides Celtic.
Posted 18 years ago by kame    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Aaron Copelend's "Rodeo: Hoe-Down"
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
TURKISH DELIGHT ! YUMMY !
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Great song... I erally like the sound of the almost scratchy violin solo!
Posted 18 years ago by guitar_man_101    [ Reply ]
huge_forehead wrote:
Not sure about Baklava, which is the Greek word - "batlehweh" (phoenetic sp., sorry) is Arabic. Turks call their grape leaves "dolmas"...uh, what were we talking about? I'm hungry....
Baklava is a Turkish word (I don't know its Greek form), and it is a Syrian dessert. Believe me, I am Turkish. On the other hand, Gyros (Greek) is actually Doner (Turkish), Alexander Kabop is Iskender, Shish is Sis and so on. I'm suffering a deep homesick here, missing all the foods of my country and Mediterrenan area. Sick of hamburgers pizzas. Gosh, I am hungry.
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
weevilkinevil wrote:
I'm thoroughly enjoying this Gypsy trend!
Have a listen to samples on Amazon.com - the entire album sounds awesome!
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
PaleOne wrote:
For those of you who enjoyed this selection, I recommend the "Rite of Strings" CD, by Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Jean-Luc Ponty.
You are right on the money PaleOne! Thanks for that heads up! It is more Jazz/Prog/Jazz Fusion (according to Amazon.com), but it, along with Turkish Dessert, is now on my Amazon.com wishlist! Rite of Strings, with Stanley Clarke, Jean-Luc Ponty, Al Di Meola Note: Though Turkish Dessert, like Rite of Strings has some serious jazz overtones, Amazon.com mysteriously classes it as everything from Flamenco to Cajun & Creole and even International German - but never as jazz!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
I'm thoroughly enjoying this Gypsy trend!
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
I hope this whole "Gypsy" segue ends with Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy". ... and by the way... this turkish dessert is good stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Well said... I was going to mention that Turkish Delight was the stuff The White Witch used to tempt Edmund in TLTWATW. Never tried it, not very tempting. Unless it IS Baklava....though I think that is Greek. (ramble)
Firstly, I'm glad I started to read the posts because my tired eyes had me thinking this song was Turkish Desert. I thought I was journeying through a Turkish desert occupied with little Irish towns. Then I saw a mirage of Baklava and woke up and realised my mistake. Secondly, I've a sentimental place in my heart for The Chronicles of Narnia, so I was excited to see a preview for a movie version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe recently (the book that was referenced in the above quote). Thirdly and finally, this song was okay. A second listen is in order when I'm more coherent.
Posted 19 years ago by rainfairy    [ Reply ]
Wow! Lobo's come a long way since "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo". :)
Posted 19 years ago by jvalatka    [ Reply ]
For those of you who enjoyed this selection, I recommend the "Rite of Strings" CD, by Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Jean-Luc Ponty.
Posted 19 years ago by PaleOne    [ Reply ]
This is pretty cool. Makes me want to turn on my bak-'lava lamp'. 8)
Posted 19 years ago by zephead64    [ Reply ]
Not sure about Baklava, which is the Greek word - "batlehweh" (phoenetic sp., sorry) is Arabic. Turks call their grape leaves "dolmas"...uh, what were we talking about? I'm hungry.... trekhead wrote:
Well said... Unless it IS Baklava....though I think that is Greek. (ramble)
Posted 19 years ago by huge_forehead    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
mmmmm.....baklava.....
Well said... I was going to mention that Turkish Delight was the stuff The White Witch used to tempt Edmund in TLTWATW. Never tried it, not very tempting. Unless it IS Baklava....though I think that is Greek. (ramble)
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
mmmmm.....baklava.....
Posted 20 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Turkish desert! Never heard this song before! But me like Turkish desert!
Posted 20 years ago by Alanur    [ Reply ]
The Dessert has so many treasures and delights to offer..at least you can get dates and wonderful music
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
Ahhh hell this reminds me of my gf dragging me to see Riverdance.
With that attitude, you're lucky she's dragging YOU anywhere!
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Like most desserts, it's not much but empty calories. Pass
Posted 20 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Ahhh hell this reminds me of my gf dragging me to see Riverdance.
Posted 20 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
mperry wrote:
Isn't Paradise great. (No sense putting a question mark after that.) Great programming song to song, suprises and it all flows flawlessly - a great way to be exposed to new music too, with thought and care in the selection of songs in a set.
Funny, I was just thinking that about the last song I heard. You put it better than I could though.
Posted 21 years ago by mindless    [ Reply ]
i feel like i'm at epcot, and i like it!
Posted 21 years ago by UCFShimmie    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by reviep: This is cool, very high on the eclectic scale. Bravo, RP.
Isn't Paradise great. (No sense putting a question mark after that.) Great programming song to song, suprises and it all flows flawlessly - a great way to be exposed to new music too, with thought and care in the selection of songs in a set.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
This is cool, very high on the eclectic scale. Bravo, RP.
Posted 21 years ago by reviep    [ Reply ]
Radio Paradise - It\'s what\'s for dinner!
Posted 21 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by triviagal: I'm sure you're familiar with that song they use on the "Beef, it's what's for dinner" commercial. It's from Rodeo written by Aaron Copland.
Oh man! You've ruined it for me! I hadn't made the connection, though I should have since my high school band suffered through playing Rodeo too slowly...boy did I hate that. Now, thanks to you, I think of the trombones behind me making barnyard noises *and* the visuals of that most annoying commercial whenever I hear this lovely song.
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Yet another pleasent surprise from RP...
Posted 21 years ago by wwgordon    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by chrisp54: Can't say I'm familiar with Copeland...
I'm sure you're familiar with that song they use on the "Beef, it's what's for dinner" commercial. It's from Rodeo written by Aaron Copland.
Posted 21 years ago by triviagal    [ Reply ]
I\'m really tired of this song....
Posted 21 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by breckwitte: unpleasant Copeland (Aaron, not Stewart) influences.
Can't say I'm familiar with Copeland... but this dynamic duo has a unique sound that I can't get enough of. In concert there is no one that has as much fun as these 2 guys - and Willie on the violin is amazing. I have all their CDs and I'm looking forward to more in the future...
Posted 22 years ago by chrisp54    [ Reply ]
unpleasant Copeland (Aaron, not Stewart) influences.
Posted 22 years ago by breckwitte    [ Reply ]
This is so COOL. Spanish classical guitar mixed up with some good \'ol bluegrass fiddle. Who\'d a thunk? I will definitely check out more from this duo.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Gypsy Kings at first.
Posted 22 years ago by loveslave    [ Reply ]